Adams Elementary School vs. Jefferson Academy Elementary School
Should you attend Adams Elementary School or Jefferson Academy Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Adams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Jefferson Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Adams Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 733 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jefferson Academy Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-6
Total Students
314 students
733 students
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% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
48% | 52%
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
46 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#993 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#303 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Jefferson Academy Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Jefferson Academy Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/123000/123326/jefferson-elementary-school-chart-0pWXx6.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
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![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jefferson Academy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jefferson Academy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/123000/123326/jefferson-elementary-school-chart-bwzfODK.png)
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Pre-K Students
61
-
Kindergarten Students
41
82
Grade 1 Students
46
102
Grade 2 Students
44
104
Grade 3 Students
37
112
Grade 4 Students
49
112
Grade 5 Students
36
109
Grade 6 Students
-
112
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
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% Hispanic
27%
11%
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% Black
4%
2%
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% White
57%
76%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
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Diversity Score
0.60
0.41
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Jefferson Academy Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Jefferson Academy Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/123000/123326/jefferson-academy-elementary-school-chart-6eTrOS.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
10%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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